AWS (EKS) vs Serverspace: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Serverspace is 35% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€64 vs €99/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 35% (€35/mo) in Serverspace's favour. Serverspace wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Control plane costs differ: Serverspace includes it free; AWS (EKS) adds €73/mo. Choose Serverspace for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for lower egress costs at scale.
Moving off AWS (EKS) could save ~€35/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 AWS (EKS) |  Serverspace | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €19/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €12.06/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €14.17/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€99.02/mo | ~€64.36/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€135.20/mo | ~€106.87/mo |
| Egress | €0.077/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | None listed |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | Yes (US-owned) | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: AWS (EKS) as of May 2026, Serverspace as of May 2026.
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